Pyrola americana
Pyrola americana American wintergreen
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Habitat & Range
Frequent in forests.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FAC |
Phenology
Flowers June to early July.
Similar Species
Leaves are thin and dull while P. americana's are firm and glossy
Leaf blades are oblong to elliptical & longer than the leaf stalk, while P. americana's elliptic to circular & about the same size as the leaf stalk
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Pyrola americana American wintergreen
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Flowers
Growing in December
Plant Life-Form
evergreen forb
Common Names
American wintergreen
American shinleaf
wild lily-of-the-valley
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